Gut-Brain Connection
How anxiety impacts digestive health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks After retiring from his intense corporate job more than a decade ago, Steve Schalk continues to struggle with anxiety. The stress of constant worry has significantly impacted his gastrointestinal (GI) health. In addition to his gut health, Schalk, 75, who lives in Woodridge, worries about his […]
Battling Caregiver Burnout and Stress
Michael Grecco is currently at the end of his rope. Not only is he, along with the rest of the world, dealing with the continued uneasiness of the pandemic, but for more than 15 years, he has had the responsibility of taking care of his now-81-year-old mother. A proud woman at her core, Grecco’s mother […]
6 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure
It’s no secret that aging takes a toll on the body’s systems — including the heart. But you can take steps in your own life to limit that toll. First, know the facts. Heart disease has long ranked as the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the […]
Gray Hair: Age Isn’t the Only Reason it Starts to Happen
For many men and women, spotting a few strands of gray hair is a reminder that as you age, your body begins to change. Although the thought of aging and going gray may be daunting, an expert at Baylor College of Medicine says there are several factors that play a role in developing gray hair. […]
How stress affects seniors and how to manage it
Harvard Health Letters We all experience a little stress from time to time. It’s not so hard to handle when we’re young. But as we age, coping with stress isn’t as easy anymore. “We tend to have less resilience to stress, and older adults often find that stress affects them differently now,” says Michelle Dossett, […]